Providence, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02904
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,359
- 2,172/sq mi High-density area
- $67,003
- Median income Near-median income area
- $339,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Providence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,172
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02904 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02904 (Providence, RI) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.9 in 2023 to 322.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 29,359 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 2,172 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02904 reports a modest median household income of $67,003 (35% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,842. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $339,900 (26% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,289; owner occupancy is 51.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02904 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02904, Providence, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,359
Population
13.5
Area (sq mi)
2,172
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02904?
38.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
19.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,003
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$38,842
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02904 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Providence, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,003 14th percentile higher than 14% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,503housing units
14,503
Total Housing Units
13,686
Occupied Units
817
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,289
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.8%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02904 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 198 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 231 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 260 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 281 |
| 2024 | +14.8% | 323 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 830 business establishments in ZIP 02904, employing approximately 14,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $737,383,000.
830
Businesses
14,147
Employees
$737.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 73 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.8% |
| Information | 14 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02904 vs 02908 →
ZIP 02904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
45,199 residents
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02904
Providence (02904)
29,359 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02863
Central Falls (02863)
19,385 residents
- 02865 16,951
Lincoln (02865)
16,951 residents
- 02911 15,574
North Providence (02911)
15,574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02904 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02865
Lincoln (02865)
$105,958 median income
- 02906
Providence (02906)
$103,050 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02904
Providence (02904)
$67,003 median income
- 02909
Providence (02909)
$64,649 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
$61,539 median income
- 02907
Providence (02907)
$52,485 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02904 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 1.5 mi |
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 15,574 | 2.0 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 43,540 | 2.9 mi |
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 45,199 | 2.5 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 3.7 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 28,387 | 2.8 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 2.9 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 3.2 mi |
| 02863 | Central Falls, RI | 19,385 | 3.0 mi |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 27,445 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02904, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,359 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02904 in?
ZIP code 02904 (Providence) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02904?
ZIP code 02904 in Providence, RI has a population of 29,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02904?
The median household income in ZIP 02904 is $67,003, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02904?
The median home value in ZIP 02904 is $339,900, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02904 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02904?
ZIP code 02904 has 830 business establishments employing approximately 14,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02904 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02904 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02904?
In ZIP code 02904, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02904 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02904?
In ZIP code 02904, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02904 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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